SodaHead - Do You Think Local Law Enforcement Should Be Allowed to Use Aerial Drones for Tasks Like Search and Rescue?http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/do-you-think-local-law-enforcement-should-be-allowed-to-use-aerial-drones-for-tasks-like-search-and/http://images.sodahead.com/images/static/logos/SH_newlogo.pngDo You Think Local Law Enforcement Should Be Allowed to Use Aerial Drones for Tasks Like Search and Rescue?

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Lawmakers in at least 11 states are looking at plans to restrict the use of drones over their skies amid concerns the unmanned aerial vehicles could be exploited to spy on Americans. The American Civil Liberties Union says state legislators are proposing various restrictions on local authorities' use of the technology.

Concerns mounted after the Federal Aviation Administration began establishing safety standards for civilian drones, which are becoming increasingly affordable and small in size. Some police agencies have said the drones could be used for surveillance of suspects, search and rescue operations, and gathering details on damage caused by natural disasters.

There are privacy concerns, certainly but I feel that search and rescue is a perfectly valid use of drones that could save much money and hopefully numerous lives!
Timothy
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Answered: Yes
]]>hippietimSidonia: NOT only NO but HELL NO!!! But it won't belong before we start hearing in the news about drone st...http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104489649/2013-02-26T05:24:56ZNOT only NO but HELL NO!!! But it won't belong before we start hearing in the news about drone strikes here in the good 'ol US of A........ "Well so and so was a "TERRORIST"" move along little shee...Sidonia

NOT only NO but HELL NO!!! But it won't belong before we start hearing in the news about drone strikes here in the good 'ol US of A........ "Well so and so was a "TERRORIST"" move along little sheep move along.....

Answered: No
]]>Sidonia13_JunkyardDog: Yes because such technology could save lives. If there were another natural disaster, for instan...http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104345369/2013-02-23T22:41:19ZYes because such technology could save lives. If there were another natural disaster, for instance a hurricane in the South or a massive Earthquake at the West Coast, I would want as many as these...13_JunkyardDog

Yes because such technology could save lives. If there were another natural disaster, for instance a hurricane in the South or a massive Earthquake at the West Coast, I would want as many as these things flying around looking for me as possible.
Also, It'll make it harder for gangs, pimps and drug dealers to operate.

Answered: Yes
]]>13_JunkyardDogHAlex1972: No, and I feel this way because that's not only what they'll use drones for. That will be their ...http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104249373/2013-02-22T08:14:26ZNo, and I feel this way because that's not only what they'll use drones for. That will be their excuse for using them, but they WILL abuse this resource as they do all other resources. Man, when ...HAlex1972

No, and I feel this way because that's not only what they'll use drones for. That will be their excuse for using them, but they WILL abuse this resource as they do all other resources. Man, when will everyone stop giving so much authority to police?

Answered: No
]]>HAlex1972hardtime72: still undecided the thing wouldn't give that option as a vote and required a vote for comment. Th...http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104148579/2013-02-20T20:21:05Zstill undecided the thing wouldn't give that option as a vote and required a vote for comment. There would need to be specific regulations to avoid abuse and violation of civil rights. also there w...hardtime72

still undecided the thing wouldn't give that option as a vote and required a vote for comment. There would need to be specific regulations to avoid abuse and violation of civil rights. also there would need to be oversight by committee with civilian elected citizens on committee. and open records with detailed info on flight patterns and uses for public view.

Answered: Yes
]]>hardtime72Michael: Invasion of privacy! They however, need to use it in places like Camden NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, C...http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104140371/2013-02-20T17:52:43ZInvasion of privacy! They however, need to use it in places like Camden NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Compton Ca, parts of Los Angeles, Ca Detroit, MI, parts of Atlanta, GA, parts of Chicago Ill, etc. Th...Michael

Invasion of privacy! They however, need to use it in places like Camden NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Compton Ca, parts of Los Angeles, Ca Detroit, MI, parts of Atlanta, GA, parts of Chicago Ill, etc. Those cities are crime filled! In typical safe cities, where little to no crime occurs no!
These people are getting carried away with technology.

Answered: No
]]>Michaelphil.olding.3: A drone like the one in the picture? Just fine.
A drone that carries predator missiles and sta...http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104123243/2013-02-20T10:01:55ZA drone like the one in the picture? Just fine.
A drone that carries predator missiles and stays in the air all day long? Unacceptable.phil.olding.3

A drone like the one in the picture? Just fine.
A drone that carries predator missiles and stays in the air all day long? Unacceptable.

Answered: Yes
]]>phil.olding.3kiote1963: The ONLY 2 things I am ok with them using drones for would be Search and Rescue in remote wildern...http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104107673/2013-02-20T02:28:39ZThe ONLY 2 things I am ok with them using drones for would be Search and Rescue in remote wilderness and after a severe disaster....other wise ANY drones violating the airspace over my property wil...kiote1963

The ONLY 2 things I am ok with them using drones for would be Search and Rescue in remote wilderness and after a severe disaster....other wise ANY drones violating the airspace over my property will be neutralized immediately and with extreme prejudice!!!

Answered: Yes
]]>kiote1963Keith Raney: Semi-automated drones could save the federal government $. Traditional helicopters and other surv...http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104101943/2013-02-20T00:41:51ZSemi-automated drones could save the federal government $. Traditional helicopters and other surveillance machines will be miniaturized and remotely controlled! Maybe the drones will use less fuel ...Keith Raney

Semi-automated drones could save the federal government $. Traditional helicopters and other surveillance machines will be miniaturized and remotely controlled! Maybe the drones will use less fuel / energy as well:) certified pilots will be behind the controls-- we don't want the drones smashing into each other eh?

Answered: Yes
]]>Keith Raney001: That's much better than using them for spying on and attacking people.http://www.sodahead.com/question/3523475/comment/104098903/2013-02-19T23:51:05ZThat's much better than using them for spying on and attacking people.001

That's much better than using them for spying on and attacking people.